🌱 Air Quality Alert + Midwest Shooting Center Opening In Fall 2023

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But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 86 Low: 61.
• Thursday: Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 81 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Rochester-Mason City:

1. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued an air quality alert for Southeast Minnesota, including Rochester, due to elevated ozone levels. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to move south, causing light smoke in Southeast Minnesota in the evening. Residents, particularly those in sensitive groups, are advised to limit outdoor activities and seek medical attention if experiencing health effects related to poor air quality. (Post Bulletin)
2. Midwest Shooting Center has recently announced the successful sale of its first two franchise locations in Minnesota, specifically in Rochester and Minneapolis. These franchise establishments are dedicated to providing shooting enthusiasts with advanced facilities, state-of-the-art technology, and a wide selection of high-quality equipment. Emphasizing safety, education, and customer satisfaction, Midwest Shooting Center aims to revolutionize the shooting sports industry in these dynamic communities. The Rochester location is set to open in the upcoming fall, while the Minneapolis location is planned for spring 2024. (Franchising.com)
3. Kraus-Anderson has finished constructing Bryk on Broadway, an affordable housing community with 180 units in Rochester's Destination Medical Center district. The development, led by local developers including Dirk Erickson, offers commercial and retail space on the ground floor and climate-controlled parking. The units are allocated based on area median income (AMI) percentages, with a range of income restrictions, and the building includes amenities such as a speakeasy-inspired lounge, fitness center, and landscaped areas. (Re-Business Online)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Rochester-Mason City:

Wednesday, June 14

• Financial Aid Help Session At Rochester Community And Technical College (9:00 AM)

Thursday, June 15

• Music In The Park And More At Chatfield City Park [Chatfield] (5:00 PM)
• Growing Hops And Brewing Beer At Rochester Garden & Beer Club (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• REMINDER: Wednesday Markets will begin this week starting today (Jun. 14) at 3:00 p.m. This event will be hosted by the Rochester Farmers Market and is open to the public. (Rochester Farmers Market via Facebook)
• Thursdays Downtown will begin this week on Jun. 15 in Rochester. Attendees can expect music, art, and more! (Downtown, Rochester Minnesota via Facebook)
• If you spot a Lime Scooter that seems out of place, the city of Rochester is asking citizens to report these incidents via the QR code located on the scooter. It should be noted, e-bikes also have a QR code and reports can be made for them also. (City of Rochester, MN via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.